2012 Summer Camp Registration Form
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| Week 1 - June 3 - 9 | Week 4 - June 24 - 30 | |
| Week 2 - June 10 - 16 | Week 5 - July 1 - 7 | |
| Week 3 - June 17 - 23 | Week 6 - July 8 - 14 | |
| Week 7 - July 15 - 21 | ||
| Scoutland Aquatics Outpost operates during CRM weeks 1 - 7 |
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| Adventure Troop July 1-7 and July 15-21 - call for other dates Complete application and return by May 15, 2012 Space is EXTREMELY LIMITED! |
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2013 National Scout Jamboree
July 15 - July 24, 2013
The Northeast Georgia Council will take a contingent of 3 troops with 36 youth and 4 adult leaders in each troop. These troops are comprised of individual Scouts from around our council. We will ALSO take a contingent of Venturers!
Check out the epic website at www.bsajamboree.org.
1-8-12
To: All Merit Badge Counselors and Unit Leaders
Re: Qualifications for certain Merit Badge Counselors
Some merit badges now have certain requirements, from national, for those that wish to be counselors for these badges. In addition there seems to be some misinformation out there as far as requirements to be a counselor for the Shooting Sports Merit Badges that I want to clear up. Below are the merit badges and the qualifications required to be a merit badge counselor for them in our council.
Rifle & Shotgun Shooting: All instruction involving the handling of firearms or live ammunition must be supervised by a certified BSA National Camping School shooting sports director or NRA shooting instructor or coach. (NRA certification in type of firearm in use, ie – rifle, shotgun or muzzleloader). The balance of instruction does not require any type of certification beyond the counselor being approved by the council advancement committee. Note that the instruction involving the handling of firearms and live ammunition can be done by an uncertified MBC as long as the MBC is supervised by a certified person. Also if the certified person is not an approved MBC the MBC must be present to sign off the requirements.
Canoeing: Canoeing MBC must have either BSA Aquatics Instructor or Canoeing Instructor certification from the American Canoe Association or American Red Cross.
Climbing: All climbing, belaying and rappelling exercises and activities must be supervised by a qualified rock climbing instructor, at least 21 yrs old and who is trained in BSA Climb on Safely. Training as a BSA climbing director or instructor is preferred. Someone certified in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross (or equivalent) must be present at these activities. The MBC does not have to hold these certifications but must ensure someone with the proper certifications is present with the exception of class room instruction.
Lifesaving: Demonstrations or activities in or on the water must be supervised by an adult at least 21 yrs old with certification in Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent, and also as a BSA Lifeguard or Aquatics Instructor or equivalent
Rowing: Rowing MBC must have either BSA Aquatics Instructor or equivalent.
Scuba: All phases of Scuba instruction are limited to instructors trained and sanctioned by one of the following: PADI, NAUI, SSI, IDEA, PDIC, SDI or be a member of the World Recreational Scuba Council.
Swimming: Demonstrations or activities in or on the water must be conducted according to BSA Safe Swim Defense and BSA Safety Afloat.
Snow Sports: Activities in the field must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult 21 years old or older who is committed to compliance with BSA Winter Sports Safety as defined in the Guide To Safe Scouting.
Whitewater: MBC must be certified as whitewater canoeing or kayaking instructors by the American Canoe Association.
As always all merit badge counselors must take youth protection training, complete an adult application as a MBC, complete a merit badge counselor application and be approved by the council advancement committee prior to working with our youth.
This process takes approximately 6 – 8 weeks from the time the proper paper work is turned into one of the service centers.
Counselors will be notified once they have been approved either by email or regular mail (if you do not furnish an email address). The District Advancement Committees will be contacting those MBC that we need proof of certification on over the next few months so we can get your certification on record.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me (email preferred) at efoster5@windstream.net
or call (hm) 706-654-5321 and thank you for the work you do for our youth.
Ed Foster
Chairman, Council Advancement Committee
Northeast Georgia Council Eagle Scout Council Strips
"100 years of Eagle Scouts"
Order form for Eagle Scouts only
Order form for non Eagle Scouts
For further information, contact the Lawrenceville office at 770 962 2105 or the Jefferson office at 800 699 8806.
The Trainer’s EDGE Course
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Scoutland
3672 Looper Lake Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
8 AM – 5 PM
This course is designed for all trainers. Required for NYLT and Wood Badge staffers. All council, district and unit level trainers welcome, especially youth 16 or above.
The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. The training sessions not only demonstrate good training methods, but also give you a hands‐on opportunity to interact with other participants and put into practice what you are learning. Participants need to come prepared to give a 10 minute presentation on a Scout skill.
2012 Spurgeon Award
The William H. Spurgeon III Award is the highest recognition for individuals and organizations contributing significant leadership to the Exploring program. more information>>
Nomination deadline - January 31, 2012
Winterfest 2012
February 3 - 5, 2012
Winterfest is a competitive-event and leadership training weekend held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee every year.
Winterfest has occurred every year for more than 30 years! In 2011, more than 3,100 participants converged on Gatlinburg for a great weekend of fun, events, and fellowship.
Winterfest is open to all Venturers and Explorers. While the majority of participants are from the southeast, we have participants from as far away as Las Vegas and Boston.
Questions? Contact staff advisor Marlon Allen at maallen@bsamail.org or 770 962 2105
NOW HIRING! - SUMMER CAMP STAFF INTERVIEWS
Scoutmasters! Send us your Best and your Brightest!
February 4 and 18 – near Lawrenceville – TBA 10 am – 2 pm
March 17 – Camp Rainey Mountain @ OA Spring Fellowship (8 pm – 10 pm)
Dates are subject to change without notice. Please call the Scout Service Center in Jefferson at 1 800 699 8806 x106, Monday thru Friday from 10 am - 5 pm.
Applicants should attend the earliest possible session for the best opportunity.
Scouts should bring a completed application and Scouting resume WITH THEM to the interview. Applications must have all required signatures before being submitted.
Out-of-area applicants may call for a phone interview beginning in February at the number above. Phone interviews are scheduled for Wednesdays from 2 pm - 4 pm and usually last about 30 minutes. Applicants must schedule their interview by the Monday preceding the desired interview date. Please fax or mail your application and Scouting resume before your interview to: 706 693 4849.
CPR and AED Wilderness First Aid Course
February 17, 2012 - registration deadline
Friday March 9 – Sunday March 11, 2012 - event dates
- Class will begin at 7 pm on Friday and conclude approximately 5 pm on Sunday
- Location: Scoutland, Cleveland Hall
- Cost: $90/person - includes books, printing, materials, patch and meals
more information>>
High Adventure Committee
2012 Climbing Dates
Boy Scout Leader Advancement Training
February 25, 2012
9 am until 4 pm
Good Shepherd Church in the Parish Life Center.
3740 Holtzclaw Road, Cumming, Ga 30028
Questions? Contact Ed Foster, Council Advancement Committee Chairman at efoster5@windstream.net or 706 654 5321
Silver Beaver Nominations
NEW Nomination deadline is March 8, 2012. more>>
Silver Beaver Award is the highest award a council can bestow upon a volunteer. It is a national level recognition. Each year, NEGA recognizes well deserved leaders with this award. Nominations are made by volunteers without the nominee's knowledge.
C.O.P.E. Adventure Weekends
March 3 - 4, 2012 - Scoutland
May 5 - 6, 2012 - Camp Rainey Mountain
September 8 - 9, 2012 - Scoutland
November 3 - 4, 2012 - Camp Rainey Mountain
Registration form
Contact the camping office for current availability - 800 699 8806 or chuska@bsamail.org
Duty to God Banquet
Gainesville Civic Center
On Saturday, March 3 our council will have its 20th annual Duty to God Banquet. The purpose of this banquet is to recognize all our youth who have earned a religious emblem during 2011. The banquet is free to all our registered youth who have earned a religious emblem during 2011. All others must pay the banquet fee of $12 ($6 for children six and under). more information>>
Questions? Contact Foy Todd 706 693 2446 ext 111 or fotodd@bsamail.org
2012 Camp Card / Help Your Scouts go to Camp for Free
Commit your unit now - attend the district camp card kickoff on March 8, 2012.
The camp card program provides the opportunity for every Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturer or Explorer to earn their way to the appropriate camp for their program level. Units earn 40% commission on each camp card they sell.
Questions? Contact Daniel Holden at 706 693 2446, ext. 119 or dholden@bsamail.org
Two Day Climbing Instructor Course
March 10 - 11, 2012
- Youth can earn the Venturing Mountaineering Elective and become a UCI
- Fee includes: training, book, shirt and patch
- Participants must be 16 years of age and up
- All meals will be the responsibility of the participants sack lunches required for noon meals
- Please bring 2 liters of water, leather gloves, sneakers, sunglasses, sunscreen, and personal hygiene items, and anything you need to camp
Spring Fling
March 16 - 18, 2012
- Weekend camping for Bear and Webelos Scouts at Scoutland on Lake Lanier.
- Challenging Scout themed games are followed by a campfire that evening.
- Registration form
Questions? Contact Spring Fling committee chairman, Denise Huffman at nenisiepoo65@aol.com or 404 790 6164 or advisor Joel Marin at jmarin@bsamail.org or 770 962 2105
Young American Award
Council deadline completion of the application with letters of recommendation and current school transcript must be date stamped by the Northeast Georgia Council no later than Saturday, March 31, 2012. more information>>
Clarice Bagwell Eagle Scholarship
Application deadline - April 6, 2012
In 2012 our Council will award five $1000 scholarships to Eagle Scouts who will graduate from high school in 2012 and plan to further their education in the fall of 2012. more information>>
Cub Scout Shooting Sports Certification Courses
April 7, 2012 - Scoutland
May 5, 2012 - Jefferson Service Center
May 26, 2012 - Lawrenceville/Alford Service Center
Scout Show
April 13 - 15, 2012
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
This year at Scout Show there will :
- advancement opportunities
- tournaments and competitions
- arena shows
- exhibits and more
Scout Show informational flier
Council Pinewood Derby Rules and Regulations (1-15-12)
Contenders and Pretenders flier
Event Chairman is Mark White - eventchair@nega-scoutblast.org
Staff Advisor is Denise Dreyer - ddreyer@bsamail.org or 770 962 2105
God and Me Weekend
April 20 - 22, 2012
Camp Rainey Mountain
Wood Badge Course S9-101-27
Friday April 27 - Sunday April 29, 2012
and
Friday May 18 - Sunday May 20, 2012
- Course will begin on Friday morning and conclude approximately 5 pm on Sunday
- Location: Scoutland
2012 NYLT Program
- April 30, 2012 - Participant application - deadline
- NYLT Website
High Adventure Committee
Whitewater Kayaking Adventure Weekends - registration form
May 4 - 6, 2012
May 18 - 20, 2012
August 24 - 26, 2012
For answers to any questions on program contact the Whitewater Chairman at whitewater@nega-bsa.org
Spring Family Camping
May 4 - 6, 2012
A weekend of family fun in the North Georgia Mountains. Camp Rainey Mountain is tucked away in the scenic North Georgia Mountains near Clayton. We will have games, archery & BB guns, crafts, and hikes. Bring your fishing pole and fish for in Lake Toccoa or spend the afternoon relaxing on the front porch in a rocking chair. We have something for everyone. Don’t for-get about the special campfire on Saturday night. Attend as a pack, the more friends the better! Contact your council service center for more information.
Philmont Scout Ranch Expedition
June 13 – June 26, 2013
Application deadline - May 12, 2012
Northeast Georgia Council will field a contingent of up to 72 Boy Scouts, Venturers and adult advisors to Philmont Scout Ranch.
2012 Ranger Camp
June 24 - 29, 2012
Powder Horn 2012 / Heat it up with High Adventure 
July 13, 2012 - registration deadline
Weekend One: September 7 - 9, 2012 - Scoutland
Weekend Two: September 28 - 30, 2012 - Camp Rainey Mountain
The Powder Horn course is designed to expose older youth and adult leaders in the BSA to safely conduct outdoor/high adventure activities of a fun and challenging nature.
more information>>
Powder Horn Course Director is Anna Hall – annakh@bellsouth.net
Powder Horn Staff Advisor is Daniel Holden – dholden@bsamail.org
CPR and AED Wilderness First Aid Course
July 27, 2012 - registration deadline
Friday August 10 – Sunday August 12, 2012
- Class will begin at 7 pm on Friday and conclude approximately 5 pm on Sunday
- Location: Scoutland, Cleveland Hall
- Cost: $90/person - includes books, printing, materials, patch and meals
CPR and AED Wilderness First Aid Course
October 12, 2012 - registration deadline
Friday November 2 – Sunday November 4, 2012 - event dates
- Class will begin at 7 pm on Friday and conclude approximately 5 pm on Sunday
- Location: Scoutland, Cleveland Hall
- Cost: $90/person - includes books, printing, materials, patch and meals
Wood Badge Course S9-101-28
Friday October 19 - Sunday October 21, 2012
and
Friday November 16 - Sunday November 18, 2012
- Course will begin on Friday morning and conclude approximately 5 pm on Sunday
- Location: Scoutland
High Adventure Committee
2013 Climbing Dates
2013 National Scout Jamboree
July 15 - July 24, 2013
The Northeast Georgia Council will take a contingent of 3 troops with 36 youth and 4 adult leaders in each troop. These troops are comprised of individual Scouts from around our council. We will ALSO take a contingent of Venturers!
Check out the epic website at www.bsajamboree.org.
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